Section 8 tenants in Griffin were forced to move again right before Christmas, having already been displaced from Ava Park Apartments to a temporary motel.

Jacksonville’s St. Johns Town Center sees heavy traffic with last-minute Christmas shoppers; officers manage flow and a violinist serenades at a local TJ Maxx.

Minnesota State Patrol troopers joined children for holiday shopping events, part of a community engagement effort to foster positive relations and provide financial support during the festive season.

Hurricane Helene caused a $1.2 billion blow to Georgia's timber industry, with a loss of 90% of impacted timber, creating economic and ecological challenges for the state.

The Lake Dallas Police Department hosted their "Shop with a Cop" event in Flower Mound, spreading holiday cheer by helping a local family shop for Christmas, with support from community donors.

A New York holiday market was hit by a devastating fire, impacting 18 vendors. A GoFundMe campaign aids recovery while the community reflects on lost camaraderie.

Michigan's Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah with 'Menorah in the D' and other events during the rare overlap with Christmas, referred to as Christmukkah.

Santa Clarita offers Christmas tree recycling at designated drop-off stations or curb pickup to transform trees into soil, compost, or mulch, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 11.

Cardinal Blase Cupich led a traditional Midnight Mass at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, emphasizing the acceptance of human frailties and encouraging forgiveness and tolerance.

Dallas Aquatics is organizing fundraisers with local businesses to provide free swimming lessons to Dallas youth, including events at Krispy Kreme and Regal Cinema.

NYC's St. John the Divine and St. Patrick's cathedrals held Christmas Eve services, signaling optimism and continuing long-standing traditions amidst packed pews.

The first all-women EMT cadet class from the Earn While You Learn program, in a partnership between AMR and Miramar College, graduated on Dec. 18 with full support including paid tuition and wages.

The City of Ramsey provides extra recycling dumpsters for cardboard disposal post-holidays, with use available until January 24, to encourage responsible recycling amid increased waste.